Frances Tiafoe Upsets Ben Shelton in US Open Rematch
Tiafoe Triumphs in Five-Set Thriller
American Teenager Shelton Falls in Quarterfinals
Frances Tiafoe has stunned Ben Shelton in a thrilling five-set rematch of their US Open clash, advancing to the semifinals of the Grand Slam.
Tiafoe, the 22nd seed, rallied from two sets down to defeat the 19-year-old American 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a nearly four-hour marathon on Tuesday.
It was a heartbreaking loss for Shelton, who had upset Tiafoe in straight sets in the semifinals of this year's US Open.
- Tiafoe is now 2-1 against Shelton in their head-to-head meetings.
- The American will face either Andrey Rublev or Casper Ruud in the semifinals.
- Tiafoe is aiming to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Tiafoe's victory was a testament to his resilience and determination. The 24-year-old American saved seven of the nine break points he faced and won 83% of his first-serve points.
Shelton, who was playing in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, showed flashes of brilliance throughout the match. However, he was unable to maintain his level of play in the crucial moments.
Tiafoe will now have a chance to avenge his US Open loss to Rublev or Ruud in the semifinals. The American is confident that he can make a deep run in the tournament.
"I'm just going to keep fighting," Tiafoe said. "I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep believing in myself."
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